Long Beach Christmas Lights Bring Joy To Streets
Arthur Ristine 48, and partner A E Malbous operate the night shift turning on the seven block Candy Cane Lane lights from Pine Ave to Severth St for the Christmas season. They drive the route, assisted by wife Mary and son Charles, spreading a festive glow nightly until New Year’s. Ristine is a private patrol member for the Long Beach Retailers Association.
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Ristine
Severth St
Oren Blvd
Long Beach
Associated
L. B
Pine Ave
State Official Vows Better Bus Service For Long Beach
A state Public Utilities Commission member pledged improved bus service for Long Beach at a two day hearing on Long Beach Motor Bus Co fare requests. He said residents deserve better service and that officials will ensure reforms, while critics cited late schedules and aging fleets. The hearing also examined a proposed 15 cent fare with an 18.6 percent return, and the impact of parent firm Chicago operations on local service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Unlises Commission
Ray FE. Linte
Remer
Veterans Memorial Bldg
Long Beach Motor Bus Co
Waterziner
Mony
Fred
Ballenger
PUC
de la Q. Heney
Sty
Opera
la Pain
Tiners
Los Altos
H. J. Tater
Srd
Nuring
Schedue
TohMned
Munholland
Stokesmen
Henry 5. Jordan
City Bureau of Franchises
George H. Hook
Pacific City Lines
Long Beach cafe owners tied to Bonelli inquiry by grand jury
Long Beach cafe owners Gery Dudley and Wiley Moffett were questioned by the San Diego County Grand Jury regarding campaign contributions to William G. Bonelli in the 1954 election. Deputy District Attorney Jack Levitt said they are described as Bonelli campaign collectors. Bonelli, indicted for accepting liquor licensure funds, is in Arizona fighting extradition. Also testifying were Melvin Hagerman and an unnamed liquor control officer from Downey.
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Long Beach
Gery Dudley
Wiley
Dec) Moffett
San Diego
Alty
Jack Levitt
Bonelli
State Board of Equalization
Tadiay
Paul
Arizona
Melvin Hagerman
Board of Equalization
Empres
Tha Downey
Levitt
Hagarman
Bonolii
Hagerman
Blind salesman dies after illness in Marion
A 47 year old blind salesman from Marion named L B Blind succumbed to an illness after being admitted Sunday for pneumonia. Marienne Will Vast and Vonda Rita Keller were among those noting the couple had faced hardship but raised their two children.
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Marion
Ragsdal
Jalter
Ragsdale
Vonda Rita Keller
Marienne
Will Vast
Rock Strike Talks Progress Across ATL Construction Field
Union and management will meet today to advance discussions on the four strike affecting nearly 100000 workers in the Atlanta area. The Associated General Contractors warns the dispute nears disaster proportions while union leaders push for a guaranteed hours work day and stronger benefits.
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ATL
Federall
Walt Roddy
Ted Meveill
Long Seach
Randy and Royce Reunited After Two Month Separation
Royce the collie and his lifelong mate Randy were joyfully reunited after Randy returned home. The pair, once close despite Royce’s dominance, had been separated for two months, during which Royce refused food and awaited his partner’s return. The Lusier family led Royce to their yard where Randy emerged, tail wagging, bringing relief and a renewed bond to the two dogs.
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Edalt
Peavy
Christine
Marianne
Royce
Randy
Gerald Lusier
Ostrom Ave
Lakewood
Dog End Cat Hospital
Rayce
Downey
Robert Kelly
Wilmington
Melly
Penne
Reney
Sim
Bask
Refrigerator Fire Damages Kitchen After Short
A fire caused by an electrical refrigerator short at Ernest Vealich, 27, of 5962 Oliv Awe, started Thursday afternoon. The appliance was destroyed and a part of the kitchen damaged with about 1000 dollars in losses reported by the fire department.
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Aso Swicatgair
Ernest Vealich
Irey Ye Department
Family shoplifting dispute shocks San Pedro household
Louis J. Peace of 640% and Corsa Ph faced estrangement after a two week dispute over groceries during a family shopping trip. Als wWite alleges the couple argued about who should handle purchases, leading to tensions at home.
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San Pedro
Louis JW
Corsa Ph
Als
Depression concepts fade as economy shines says expert
Dr Nelson, former UCLA economist and Bermerd Barauch Committee member, told a Long Beach audience that depressions are passe and prosperity now hinges on global links and shared growth. He noted 1953 was a strong year and predicted higher gains, citing labor capital interdependence as key.
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Los Angeles
Long Beach
Nelson
University of California At Los Angeles
Dr. Nelson
Holdup Men Rob Eldridge's Shop for Cash and Clothes
Two bandits robbed Eldridge's Men's Shop at 5004 Faculty Ave. They tied up owner Jim Eldridge 26 and his brother Ed 32 and customer Frank Manyigu 18, escaping with about 500 in cash and clothing worth 400. Suspects described: one tall blond around 33 in plaid. the other about 22, 6 feet 5 inches, dark brown hair, wearing jeans and suede jacket.
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Lakewood
Jim Eldridge
Nipomo &J
Eldridge
Faculty Ave
Martin Hoffman
Centralia St
Frank Manvigu
Montair St
Aout
Fire damages cafe at Bomb Shelter Cafe site
A fire caused by an electrical short damaged the Bomb Shelter Cafe located at 3000 Lakeway Blvd on Thursday. Crews responded quickly, limiting further damage to the structure and contents. No injuries were reported.
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Jeon
Lakeway Blvd
Long Beach Joins National Safe Driving Day Observance
Long Beach will join the National Safe Driving Day observance with a campaign planned for Dec 1 to emphasize year round traffic safety. The plan includes 380000 circulars, 65000 home copies for students, 25 billboards, and five minute talks at lunch clubs to sustain momentum year round.
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Long Beach
Senhower
WN. L. McLaughlin
Parachizaehaois
Eee
Ocel
Oecrl Fine
McLaughlin
Death of Mamie Stillwell Owner of Harbor Boat Line
Mrs. Mamie Caroline Stillwell 72 of 36 Terraine Ave died Thursday night in a local hospital. She and husband Jerr W Stillwell owned Shearwater Inc operating harbor cruise boat. Mrs Stillwell co ran the Stillwell Ballroom at Big Bear for 29 years. Born Princeton Indiana she moved to California in 1912. They retired from Big Bear ballroom operations. Service Monday at Mottes Mortuary chapel with Rev Landis and OFS Chapter 485 officiating. Burial Inglewood Park Cemetery.
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Mamie Caroline Stillwell
Chapel of Mottes Mortuary
W. D. Landis
OFS Chapter
Inglewood Park Cemetery
Toadstool incident prompts emergency treatment visit
Carol McCallum, four, ate toad stools in her back yard at 6411 E Seaside Way, Seaside, and was rushed to Seaside Hospital. Dr Mac W Me Nelson, treating physician, provided emergency care before her release.
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Carol McCallum
Seaside
Seaside Hospital
Long Beach
Mac W. Me
Nelson
Callum
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Legislative Interim Committee
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Allery Milles
San Fernando
Ho Allen Smith
Glendale
California
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Conger al
Smith
FBI
Ak x
Worln Watch
Criena
Dafdy
Sterling Bemis
Bemis
Malcolm Epley
Paul G. Ellis
Charles Vor Weller
Low Ave
C. Me Wicks
4Th St
Townsend Club
Howard M. Gillam
New York St
Anne V. Ketchum
Clark ‘Ave
Saenth
Long Beach City Lines
Leuses
Mator Bus Co
Wiggins
SAC
Untereiner
L.B
Ragsvale
Hunter Mortuary
Roy Mason
North Long Beach Nethodist Church
W North Long Beach Lions Club
Westminster Memorial Park
Teamster Union
Southern California Teamster
Board
Sevan
Prudential Insuance Co. of America
He Cary Vngr
Frank W. Brewster
Teamsters
ONG Beach Press
Elearam
Rhonson Randy
Rorce
Pesce
Instan
Richard
Teeharé
Johal
Baby
Osse
Son
Les
Pesco
Stalioh
Tor
Elmer Nelprofessor
Az Buerger
Chaiman
Lafayette Totel
John W. Dugan
Eucalyptus Ave
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